Senior Consultant - Forensic Accounting

Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: NCI) is an international consulting firm combining deep industry expertise and integrated solutions to assist companies and their legal counsel in enhancing stakeholder value, improving operations, and addressing the challenges of uncertainty, risk and significant business model change. Professional services include dispute, investigation, operational and business advisory, risk management and regulatory advisory, and transaction advisory solutions. The Company focuses on industries undergoing substantial regulatory or structural change, including financial services, insurance, healthcare and energy.The Company has more than 1,700 professional consultants and more than 2,500 total employees, with headquarters in Chicago and a geographic presence in 41 cities - including recent international expansions in London, Canada, China, and the Czech Republic. Navigant Consulting has recently been recognized by Forbes as one of the ?200 Best Small Companies? (2005) and by Fortune as one of the ?100 Fastest Growing Companies? (2005).We have an immediate need in our Atlanta office for a Senior Consultant - Forensic Accountant. Our Disputes and Investigations services include forensic accounting, accounting/economic and financial analysis; damages quantification and expert testimony for litigation and other disputes.Position Summary:
We are looking for professionals with 2-5 years of public accounting audit experience, outstanding technical accounting and analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous professional growth. Candidates who meet the minimum criteria will have the opportunity to work on a variety of engagements that leverage and build upon their capabilities and skills in a dynamic and professional consulting environment.A sample of diverse consulting engagements include: forensic accounting and whistleblower investigations, consulting on complex accounting and financial reporting matters, mergers and acquisitions due diligence and purchase price disputes, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations, Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance, business process reviews and risk assessments, government contracting and regulatory compliance (contract claims and disputes, CAS, FAR, TINA, indirect rate calculations, and incurred cost submissions, etc.) and litigation support.Candidates will work with multinational companies and their legal counsel across various industries, including, but not limited to, aerospace and defense, shipbuilding, construction, energy, IT services, and healthcare.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs and supervises detailed fact finding, research and analysis
Directs and develops computer models including detailed and potentially complex spreadsheet analysis
Supervises and conducts data gathering activities including document review and supervision, and quality control of data entry activities
Supervises appropriate personnel including Consultants, client personnel, clerical support, and others as appropriate.
Responsible for engagement planning
Prepares client communications for senior level review
Coordinates administrative functions including time tracking and bill preparation
Active Mentor to ConsultantsIdeal candidates will also possess the following:
Strong academic record
CPA certification or currently a CPA candidate
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
Effective oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong project management skills
Pro-active, self-motivated, and dependableThe company offers competitive compensation packages including an incentive compensation plan, comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance, 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.EOE M/F/D/V
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